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Nature Explorers International Club 5- Prehistoric Wildlife
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
Travel back in time each week to learn fun facts about prehistoric creatures! This ongoing class will introduce paleontology, dinosaur classification, giant sharks, reptiles, and more. Meet live program animals and bring fossils to share.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This club will be a fun way to explore prehistoric life together! Discover how fossils are formed and what the five main types of fossils are. Investigate examples of trace, cast, mold, and true-form fossils while the teacher shares her fossil collection. Find out what megalodon teeth, ancient sea creatures, fossilized scat, and dinosaur bone fragments look like through fossil guessing games and discussion. Learners will be introduced to the geologic time scale and a variety of at home...
Learn about paleontology including how fossils form, the types of fossils, the classification of dinosaurs, and the facts about ancient sea creatures, ice age mammals, and extinct birds.
I am offering this class because I am passionate about paleontology and have experience volunteering with paleontologists excavating dinosaur bones in Madagascar. I have had a lifelong passion for geology and fossils and love to share my collection!
A variety of optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about each project. Print-outs will be attached to classroom posts. Sept. 21: MOLD AND TRACE FOSSILS Materials: ~Air dry clay, modeling clay, or make your own sand or salt dough ~Small plastic dinosaurs or animals Optional addition: Plaster of Paris or white glue Sept. 28: FOSSIL WORKSHEET Materials: ~printed pdf "Types of Fossils Worksheet" ~scissors ~glue-stick ~coloring utensils Oct. 12: DINOSAUR STICK PUPPETS Materials: ~printed pdf of multiple dinosaurs ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~popsicle sticks (alternative: straws, chopsticks, plastic spoons) ~white glue or glue gun DINOSAUR BOOK Materials: ~printed dinosaur sheets ~stapler ~construction paper Oct. 19: DINOSAUR POSTER Materials: ~printed dinosaur sheets of your choice ~large construction paper or poster-board (alternative: recycled cereal box). ~coloring utensils ~glue-stick ~scissors Oct. 26: ANCIENT SEA CREATURE MAGNET FISHING GAME Materials: ~Yarn or some sort of string ~A magnet (the stronger, the better) ~Paper-clips (alternative: key ring, safety pin) ~A stick ~Printed pdf. "Ancient Sea Creature Fishing Game," or cut your own out of craft foam, poster board, or cereal box cardboard . ~Markers Optional: googly eyes, sequins, glitter, etc. ANCIENT SEA CREATURE BINGO ~Printed Bingo card and something to mark your spaces (small stones, pennies, checkers, paperclips, etc.) OR generate a card at this link: https://bingobaker.com#ec776110ee704b29 Dec. 7: PLEISTOCENE POSTER Materials: ~large construction paper (alternative: poster board, recycled cardboard, eg: cereal box) ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~glue-stick ~printed pdf. "Ice Age Mammals Poster" Optional: stapler Dec. 14: EXTINCT MAMMALS AND BIRDS BOOK Materials: ~printed pdf. "Extinct Mammals and Birds Book" ~coloring utensils ~stapler or brads (paper fasteners) Optional: construction paper
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
As an international environmental educator, I have spent the last 25 years teaching kids around the world about nature. Through art projects, science experiments, games, and live animal interactions, I will guide learners to explore and discuss a...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-13 learners per class
